used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
in addition
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
AmusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Amusing, wasn't it?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
react verbally
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
set up or found
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
in a gradual manner
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
GuidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Amusing, wasn't it?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
engage in
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
not any; not one
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
and nothing more
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
stackedadjectiveUS /stækt/
arranged in a stack
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amusing, wasn't it?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I felt myself in such luck that I never doubted for a second that, having found the entrance to the subterranean passage, I should also find the way out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, I had only to pull gently at the slight obstacle of a few stacked bricks which hid the opening in order to make my exit amid the remains of the castle keep.
an affirmative
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can imagine what fun it was to hear you make your little speeches: 'Answer me, yes or no, Florence.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Guided by the sound of your voice, I slipped through the stones and thus reached the back of the grotto in which Florence lay.
